A slow-moving storm will keep it cool & wet today. Scattered showers & thunderstorms are possible area-wide, but most likely in the north this afternoon & evening.

The tug of moving water is irresistible. Rather than burning gas to get somewhere, ride unencumbered downstream for a purely joyful experience. Floating in a tube down rivers, creeks and streams ...

One of the largest water parks in the area, Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center in Des Plaines, has multiple water slides, cliff dives and a zero-depth pool to soak in. General admission is $20 ...

Sunny to partly cloudy. N wind 5-10mph. Going into the midweek, staying dry and cool. Mix of sun and clouds remain. By the weekend it appears the heat will try to come back into the region.